Aspergillus infections of the lung: radiological signs.
The variety of diseases and courses that may be povoqued by fungi in the lungs is consistent with an equal multitude of radiologically-morphologically visible alterations. Only a few of these radiological signs are characteristic with regard to differential diagnosis of the infection. As long as the pathogen has not been identified, a wide range of differential diagnoses must be considered which can only be restricted by careful overall view with all clinical findings. Nevertheless, detailed analysis of the often indistinct x-ray patterns is imperative in order to contribute to evaluating the course and therapy of aspergilloses.
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Abteilung, Diagnostische Radiologie, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, FR Germany.
D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001229:Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009336:Necrosis; D011859:Radiography